Keen on cars?
If you’re interested in vehicles, working with your hands and fixing things, the motor industry could be for you!
For more information about OSTC, visit www.op.ac.nz/ostc
What will I do?
- Strip and reassemble single and multi-cylinder engines
- Remove and refit car and body equipment
- Service and repair vehicles
- Build and test electrical circuits
- Make small electronic devices
What could I do next?
- Study a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) at Otago Polytechnic
- Gain an apprenticeship for paid, on-the-job training
Where could this take me?
- Automotive Engineer
- Motorcycle Technician
- Mechanic
Unit standards covered in this course
|
Unit Standard |
OSTC Automotive Course |
Credits |
level |
Version |
|
229 |
Identify the general locations and functions of motor vehicle systems and main components |
4 |
2 |
10 |
|
247 |
Prepare a vehicle and/or machine for use and shutdown after use |
2 |
2 |
9 |
|
248 |
Describe an apprenticeship employment agreement for the automotive and related industries |
1 |
2 |
9 |
|
21668 |
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning automotive components |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
21671 |
Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry |
4 |
2 |
2 |
|
21674 |
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry |
2 |
2 |
1 |
|
21676 |
Select test equipment and test an automotive electrical circuit |
4 |
2 |
3 |
|
21679 |
Demonstrate knowledge of interchanging and balancing road wheels in the motor industry |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
21685 |
Use an oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
21690 |
Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle |
3 |
2 |
2 |
|
21701 |
Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior motor body parts and trim in the motor industry |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Total |
29 |
We are doing our best to ensure that this information is accurate. However, there may be some content changes to our programmes, and all our programmes will run subject to demand and capacity.
